Choosing The Right Wheels And Tires For Your Vehicle

Choosing the right set of wheels and tires is more than just making your vehicle look cool. More importantly, they help in improving the performance of your vehicle. And although you might not appreciate that fact during your normal everyday driving, you will when you drive your car out in extreme conditions.

This article will help you decide on which wheels and tires to choose for your particular driving condition. Again, it's all about helping your vehicle achieve its maximum performance. So read on and be informed!

1. If you wish to replace your vehicle's set of wheels, you have two options. One, there's the trusty old steel wheels and then there's the alloy wheels. Steel wheels are the cheaper because they are easier manufactured than alloy wheels. But the heftier price tag of alloy wheels is due to the fact that they help your car perform better since they are lighter and far stronger than steel ones.

2. Another thing you should consider when buying a set of wheels is the size. Most cars come in with 15" wheels. It is your choice, however, if you wish to stick with it or go for larger ones like 16" and 17" wheels.

Larger wheels are preferred by aftermarket parts enthusiasts because they look better. But more than that, larger wheels provide more traction to your vehicle when cornering. The downside, however, is that larger wheels can be easily damaged in rough roads compared to smaller ones.

3. As for the tires, the size of your tire will depend of course on the size of your wheel. But more than the issue of size, there are other things that you need to consider when buying a tire for your vehicle.

At the top of the list of your consideration should be on what kind of condition you are planning to drive your vehicle. There are wheels that are designed for particular weather conditions like winter and those in heavy rain. It would help if you know the typical weather conditions in your area so that it will be easier to find the right set of tires for your particular needs.

4. Tire manufacturers would advice you to rotate your tires every so often so that your tires will wear out evenly. Somewhere between 3,000 to 5,000 miles would be a good distance travelled before you rotate your tires.

For vehicles with tires that all have the same size, there's what's called four-wheel and five-wheel rotation patterns, wherein the latter also includes the spare tire in the rotation. Evenly-worn tires help your vehicle's performance a lot especially in terms of traction.

All in all, it's more than just the looks you need to consider when it comes to buying the right wheels and tires for your vehicle. Keep in mind that getting the right wheels is all about improving your vehicle's performance.

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By Travis K